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Tenby: Defibrillator saves life after heart attack at Golf Club

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8 years ago

October 16, 2017

Jonnie Kapec: His life was saved by a defibrillator and the Wales Air Ambulance

A MAN who had a heart attack at Tenby Golf Club is now recovering after a defibrillator, as well as help from fellow golfers and the Wales Air Ambulance, saved his life.

Jonnie Kapec, a member of Langland Bay Golf Club, suffered the heart attack near the 15th tee on the course on Friday (Oct 13).

Thankfully, fellow members of his club, and quick thinking members of Tenby Golf Club, managed to keep him alive.

A defibrillator which was donated to the club was used on Mr Kapec, which bought him precious extra time as the Wales Air Ambulance was in transit.

Mr Kapec is now ‘recovering in hospital’ and both clubs have stressed the importance and value of having a defibrillator.

A spokesperson for Tenby Golf Club said: “The defibrillator was put to action by the club secretary David Hancock, shortly after a gentleman from Langland Bay GC collapsed on the course near the 15th tee, thankfully close to an access point for the ambulance services.

“This is the first time we have had to use the defibrillator, so well done David for staying calm in that situation.

“The defibrillator was generously paid for by a member at the club and what a wonderful gift that has been today. It shows the importance that all clubs should have one on site, it saves lives.

“Thank you to the ambulance services and Wales Air Ambulance for your speed on the scene today.

“It’s been a massive team effort today and everyone from Tenby Golf Club wish the gentleman a speedy recovery.”

Langland Bay said on Facebook the next day: “Very pleased to report that a very popular member of Langland Bay, Mr Jonnie Kapec, is recovering in hospital after having a heart attack whilst playing golf at Tenby Golf Club on Friday.

“His life was saved due to the fast reactions of Langland Bay Members Steve Bond, Ian Gladwin & Owen Price, followed by Mike Gardiner with CPR and consequentially the assistance of Tenby Golf Club with a defibrillator. Without this vital help, the outcome would have been quite different.

“The ward have asked for friends to avoid calling the hospital direct, due to Jonnie’s popularity, he has generated an enormous amount of calls.

“We have had a defibrillator at Langland for the last 5 years. We are thankful that Tenby have the same. I urge all Sport clubs to invest in this lifesaving piece of kit.”

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Pembroke Dock man sent to Crown Court over alleged ABH assault

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5 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Charge relates to incident in the town last weekend

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sent to the Crown Court for trial after appearing before magistrates accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Darren Markes, aged 47, of High Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Markes is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

The charge relates to an alleged incident on Friday (Dec 13) in Pembroke Dock, when it is alleged that Markes assaulted a woman, causing her actual bodily harm.

No plea was entered at the hearing.

Due to the seriousness of the allegation, magistrates declined jurisdiction and ordered that the case be sent to the Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act.

Markes was remanded on conditional bail. Conditions include:

Not contacting a witness, directly or indirectly
Reporting to Pembroke Dock police station every Wednesday between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Living and sleeping each night at his home address

He is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday (Jan 16) at 9:30am for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Crime

Aberystwyth man denies criminal damage charge over Cardigan gallery window

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5 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Alleged incident said to have taken place on Bridge Street

AN ABERYSTWYTH man has denied a charge of criminal damage relating to an alleged incident in Cardigan.

Ricky Myers, aged 27, of Jasper House, Aberystwyth, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Myers is accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, contrary to the Criminal Damage Act 1971.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday (Aug 24, 2024) at Manchester House on Bridge Street, Cardigan, where it is alleged that a window at the Cardigan Gallery was damaged. The property is said to belong to Peter Austin.

Myers pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

Magistrates adjourned the case for further case management, and Myers was remanded on conditional bail, with a condition that he live and sleep each night at his home address.

He is due to return to court at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2:00pm.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on string of offences

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5 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Harassment charge and three assaults among cases listed for Llanelli court

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing after admitting a series of offences, including harassment and assaults.

Tony Brundrett, aged 21, of Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard Brundrett has pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act. The charge alleges that between Tuesday (Sep 17) and Thursday (Oct 31) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, he pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment of a female, including attending her home address and contacting her by text message.

He has also admitted assault by beating against the same female, alleged to have taken place on Wednesday (May 21) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, and a further assault by beating against a second female on Thursday (Oct 30), also at Spring View.

Magistrates were additionally told that Brundrett faces a further allegation of common assault against a third female, said to have occurred on Tuesday (Dec 9) at Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock. No plea was recorded to that matter in the register entry.

Brundrett has also pleaded guilty to a number of offences linked to an incident in Haverfordwest on Saturday (Nov 16). These include:

Aggravated vehicle taking, involving a Vauxhall Corsa, with damage caused before recovery
Using a motor vehicle without insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Criminal damage, involving a window belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council

He was remanded in custody, with the next hearing listed at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10:00am.